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Whitley County woman arrested on drug, theft charges

November 19, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Whitley County woman was arrested by Russell Springs Police last night. 22-year-old Amber Miller of Rockhold was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication of a controlled substance, and theft by […]
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Molly Berezowitz has has been key contributor for UK Volleyball this season

November 19, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky volleyball has a lot of star power that has the Wildcats in position to host NCAA Tournament games until the Final Four. Brooklyn DeLeye and Eva Hudson not only are two […]
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Willie Ray York, age 80, of Russell Springs

November 18, 2025 Sean Hammond
Willie Ray York, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center, in Somerset. He was 80 years, 6 months, and 3 days of age. Born on May […]
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David Coffey, age 76, of Russell Springs

November 18, 2025 Sean Hammond
David Coffey, of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. He was 76 years of age. Born on May 18, 1949, in Kenton […]
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Rifle-caliber bullets found in restroom at Jamestown Elementary

November 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
A pair of rifle-caliber bullets were found in a restroom at Jamestown Elementary yesterday. According to a release from the Russell County School District, the bullets were discovered in a toilet in a girls restroom […]
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School board approves bid for demolition project

November 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved a bid for an upcoming demolition project at last night’s meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford provided WJRS News more details about the bid and the timeline for the demolition […]
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Wayne County woman facing charges for allegedly abusing three children

November 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
A woman in Wayne County was arrested and is facing child abuse charges after she allegedly abused her three children. 25-year-old Kaylee Judd was arrested last week and charged with criminal abuse first degree of […]
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Owenstown water project nearing completion

November 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
The booster pump project at Owenstown Road is nearing completion. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said the finishing touches are being put on the project. The city’s Water & Sewer Supervisor Allen McQueary was at […]
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Laker Bowling defeats Barren County, falls to Green County

November 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Bowling Team split a pair of matchups last week. Last Tuesday, the Lakers took on Barren County, winning 9 games to 0. High scores for the Lakers were Phillip Muthler – 215, Chase […]
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Chamber of Commerce to meet today

November 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting today. Barry Bolin will be the guest speaker for the meeting. Today’s chamber meeting will take place at noon at the Russell County Public […]
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